Banking Compliance Program Specialist

Business First Bank; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

b1BANK in Mississippi seeks an Assistant Compliance Officer to assist in managing the bank's regulatory compliance program and provide guidance to ensure adherence to federal and state banking laws. The role works with Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and senior management to support the CMS and monitor compliance across key areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8–10 years of banking experience with at least 4 years in compliance or risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Banking, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Eight to ten years of banking experience, including at least four years in compliance, audit, regulatory risk, or related risk management functions.
• CRCM certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Compliance Officer in developing, implementing, and maintaining the bank’s Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Support development and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate their impact across the organization and applicable business units.
• Review policies, procedures, disclosures, forms, marketing materials, and operational processes for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor compliance risks across lending, deposits, marketing, fair lending, UDAAP/UDAP, privacy, and other applicable areas; participate in annual compliance planning.
• Review compliance-related findings from Internal Audit, regulatory examinations, monitoring, testing, and other risk management activities.
• Oversee corrective action plans and help ensure timely remediation.
• Prepare compliance reports and presentations for executive management, the Board, and Board committees.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks.
• Assist in developing and delivering compliance training.
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance to Compliance staff.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Banking, or related field

CRCM certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

b1BANK in Mississippi seeks an Assistant Compliance Officer to assist in managing the bank's regulatory compliance program and provide guidance to ensure adherence to federal and state banking laws. The role works with Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and senior management to support the CMS and monitor compliance across key areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8–10 years of banking experience with at least 4 years in compliance or risk management,